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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590.07, 883.74 and 569.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590.07, 883.74 and 569.57 is: 853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590.07 : 883.74 = 569.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590.07/883.74 = 569.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590.07x = 883.74 × 569.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590.07x = 503,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,351.79/590.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.04

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